What are some great careers for someone with a masters in education but not in education?

Answer by  turk (26)

Going into international development is a good option if you're feeling altruistic - maybe working in an NGO or other charity, or even for a developing country's government. You might also want to consider working in marketing, where your analytical skills and understand of knowledge might come in handy.

Answer by  jeremy46 (325)

Writing textbooks? You will use your academic skills to create a textbook that presents complex information in a form accessible to young minds.

Answer by  alc1974 (71)

Non-teaching careers for someone with a masters degree in education include: counselor, social worker, camp director, curriculum writer, day care provider, administrators, or non-profit workers.

Answer by  patti (29325)

People with advanced degrees in education generally work in some form of education, including corporate training, developing software training materials or consulting as a life coach. There is far more education that goes on outside a classroom than in one.

Answer by  tamkees (3203)

You might choose to go into corporate training or human resources. A masters in education also qualifies you for positions in the emerging fields of leadership and leadership development.

Answer by  Meg (224)

Why not try working for a textbook publisher? Publishers are often looking for people who specialize in education and can help modify textbook content and update textbooks periodically. Another idea is to work with the companies that create standardized tests. Both jobs require knowledge in a variety of areas, but you will not be in a classroom.

Answer by  Marie (778)

For those with experience in education who do not want to work within the field, a career in entertainment is a possible alternative. Entertainment companies who produce movies, television shows, books, and toys for a variety of ages are always looking for people with child development knowledge.